Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
I recently sent in an application to apply for an apartment. They collected a finders fee and a deposit for the apartment. I was denied and because of that I renewed my current lease.The rental company then called me back and told me I was approved. When I explained to them I already renewed with my old lease the associate advised me I would lose my deposit because I was declining the offer.
1 Answer from Attorneys
From a purely contracts perspective, I think you may be in the right here. You made an "offer" (I want to rent an apartment for X dollars), and they declined your offer. Their non-acceptance is valid upon your receipt of it. After they changed their minds, it is too late. You should be entitled to whatever portion of the fee/deposit you would be entitled to as though they never accepted you (check any contract you signed for the terms). Good luck.
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